https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/05/23/gunshots-at-white-house-lead-to-lockdown-fbi-says-live-updates--live/90238194007/
............The gunman killed by Secret Service agents outside the White House is Nasire Best, 21, according to an official familiar with the incident.
Best, of Dundalk, Maryland, was charged in DC Superior Court with attempting to unlawfully enter 1699 State Place NW, one of the entry points to the White House complex, on July 10, 2025.
A judge issued a “stay-away” order to Best while the case was pending on July 11, 2025, according to court records. A warrant was issued for Best’s arrest on Aug. 7, 2025, for failing to appear in the case.
The incident happened about 5:30 p.m., when a uniformed DC police officer was staffing the pedestrian access to the White House campus. Best allegedly walked into a restricted area through an exit turnstile that was marked “Do Not Enter Exit Only,” according to court records.
Best allegedly said he was Jesus Christ and wanted to be arrested, according to a police affidavit. The Secret Service was familiar with Best allegedly “walking around the White House complex inquiring how to gain access at various entry posts,” the affidavit said.........................
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